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VCA Gulf Bay Animal Hospital is seeking an Associate Veterinarian to join our two-doctor small animal practice in Clearwater, Florida. 

Questions? Please reach out to Laurel Norman at laurel.norman@vca.com

Our modern, well equipped, and expansive facility is complimented by an experienced, warm and caring staff whose primary goal is to offer the very best progressive medical and surgical care available today.

We provide this quality of care using digital radiographs, a full dental suite including dental radiographs, ultrasound, and therapeutic laser. Experienced veterinarians and recent graduates are welcome to apply!  Joining our team can give you the opportunity to see a wide range of medical and surgical cases, build your own clientele, and become a part of our local community.

Clearwater is on the Gulf Coast of Florida and is home to one of the best beaches in America!  Local attractions include Clearwater Marine Aquarium, home to Winter and Hope the dolphins, and Spectrum Field that hosts baseball spring training for the Philadelphia Phillies.  Tampa and St. Petersburg are located just across the causeway with their great beaches, downtown areas, and year-round activities.  Take a short drive to either Orlando or Sarasota for a fun day trip. With great weather most of the year, this is a wonderful place to live, work, and play.

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As a member of the VCA family, eligible full-time employees will be rewarded with a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including:

Health & Well-being

• Innovative associate health and well-being department (Headspace app subscriptions, Vault financial wellness tool, and access to additional mental health resources)
• 401k retirement savings plan with company match
• Health/dental/vision insurance, infertility benefits, gender affirmation services
• Paid parental, vacation and sick leave

Professional Development

• Continuing Education Allowance and paid Continuing Education Days
• WOOF University – offering abundant CE for Doctors and Staff
• VCA Academy’s Mentorship Program – participate as a mentee or mentor in a GP or ER setting
• Opportunities to participate in a robust Clinical Studies program

Additional Benefits

• Up to 100% Pet Care Discount for your own pets
• 100% paid professional liability coverage
• 100% paid life insurance
• 100% paid short-term disability insurance
• Access to a network of 5,000 doctors, including more than 600 specialists

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com

About VCA Animal Hospitals

VCA Animal Hospitals operates more than 1,000 small animal veterinary hospitals in the U.S., Canada and Japan. The hospitals are staffed by more than 4,500 fully qualified, dedicated and compassionate veterinarians to give pets the very best in medical care, of which over 600 are board certified specialists who are experts in areas such as oncology, cardiology, emergency and critical care, and surgery for animals. VCA Animal Hospitals provides a full range of general practice services to keep pets well and specialized treatments when pets are ill. As part of the Mars Veterinary Health family of brands, VCA is committed to its purpose—A BETTER WORLD FOR PETS®.

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